It has been a great career for some, that's for sure. You don't need to be an English major. If you mean certified teacher back home, you have a world of opportunities around the world. But if you meant, TESL cert. that is great too.
As eager as I was to jump into the world of teaching English in Korea, I still had reservations and some self doubts just because I felt so ill-informed. I’m super thankful for your videos, especially since your manner of speaking is so similar to my Dad’s. It was very comforting. Thanks again :)
I appreciate your videos. They're very straight to the point with relatable examples. I've been considering going to Korea or Japan to teach English for a couple of years, but have only recently started seriously considering it. Thank you for all your help.
Yes absolutely. In Korea, cities often offer free Korean lessons for foreigners. The one in Busan is intense, but if you really want to learn to speak the language you WILL in this course. It's taught in Korean because it's the common language in the class. Foreigners from many countries attend.
Thank you for the compliments and feedback. A lot of it depends on the province you will be placed in. Payscales differ per province. Here in Busan you would start at 2 million won per month. It's going to be a moving target for you because you will not be told your placement location untill the very end of orientation in Korea. You receive higher pay for being in more rural areas.
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to me! Greatly appreciated. :) There is a specific city I long to teach in, but I guess not knowing of my future placement location just makes it oh-the-more fun and exciting! :D
Your videos are so informative! It's something I have been thinking about for a while. My life has been pretty much centered around Korean culture for the past three years. I am addicted to the dramas and KPOP in particular and love the food. Living there and teaching would be a dream. Thank you so much for your advice!
Good video! Three things I learned about teaching ESOL overseas: Avoid on-line TESOL courses like the plague. Many countries won't give you a visa if you have one, and many companies won't even consider you for employment if your degree was obtained on-line. Ditto for TESOL certs that are under 120 hours. (I’d go for 140 just to be safe.) Lastly, get a copy of Mark's English Grammar Shortcuts and MEMORIZE it. Makes things MUCH easier.
Hello! First of all... I would like to THANK YOU for the wonderful work, effort, and time you're putting into tommyreddragon blog posts, videos on this UA-cam channel, and answers to people's questions in the comment section! It is all highly informative, detailed, easy to understand.... Done in a very professional and neat way. In one word - HELPFUL (to the power of amazement) ! Truly... you are a great help to those taking the route of becoming English teachers in Korea! Thank you! :)
Bus fare is between 1,080 - 1,200 won. You can also transfer to the subways as well. Just like in any other major city back home. Subways cost the same. Cabs are very inexpensive. Starting fare is 2,200 won and will last you a decent distance. If you need to go longer distances, I'm not really sure what the per mile/km rate is. I don't ride all that much in cabs. But they are pretty inexpensive. You'll be fine with about $500 for food and transportation for a week I believe.
Yes, nothing is really too "cheap" here. Prices are rising with the times and the strength of the Korean economy. Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoy them. I enjoy making them as well.
For EPIK, you can do either now. Considering the jobs are fewer now, I would assume that you'd be better off with a recruiter to ensure your documentation is in order before submitting to EPIK. If you go directly and some of it is out of line, getting a response to correct it may take longer, if you even get a response at all.
They are generally 1-2 room studios. Sometimes you can get a small 1 bedroom. I have 2 videos on my channel showing my apt and a friends as well. These will give you a good idea.
Thanks. V informative. I'm looking at EPIK for 2013...I have a Masters in Primary teaching, have been teaching since 2010, which I have been told puts me on a higher pay scale!?! I'm from Australia. Are there many Aussies teaching there? I did a winter English camp in Gwangju in Jan 2011. It was great fun!
Thanks for all the help. I grew up in Miami, and my Grandma lived at Wynmoor in Coconut Creek. I wouldn't guess you're finding too much Cuban food over there, but it seems like food paradise nonetheless. I'm planning on using recruiters, and coming out in September, hopefully with a job. I will have a tennis job that ends late August, so I can come with a decent nest egg. I'm going to study Korean between now and then. My only Cred. is a Bachelors degree, so I hope that's enough.
The public school jobs are cutting back, but that just means there'll be many opportunities in private schools or hagwons. I went through I Love ESL, but any recruiter should do. You can also check out Footprints Recruiting
I did mostly local stuff and it was a mix of foreigners and natives. I went to Tokyo my first semester though. You can definitely travel alot around Asia.
Yeah going out burns money. Lots of stuff to do in seoul! The art museums are really awesome and cheap. A few in Heungdae and sinsa are well worth the trip. I've been here about 3 years.
There are a few combinations on how to get there. It's basically 3-4 years of experience with a masters or certifications. Plus renewal within the same province. Kind of difficult to get there, but if you have a long term vision and are motivated, you can get there. I put a link to the details in the video details section for you.
I'm just finishing up my second year. I was in a small old place for a month or so way at the start. Then moved to a small new place but there were some water leakage issues. So I got moved upstairs and have been here ever since. No biggie, they move everything for me.
Love your video, it's thoughtful and detailed. Also you share a lot of information. Is travel to other countries in the area very reasonable. Seems like South Korea is a hub to other locations.
First 2 years you are tax-exempt if from America. I believe salaries start at 1.8 so after expenses and medical you'll probably have around 1.3-1.4 left for savings or spending.
I want to know about the utility fees like electricity Internet etc and like how much would it cost to travel to let's say japan during a winter break or something?
I was just looking into the program that you are referring to in your vid and came across your vid by chance. Neat. I want to teach in Korea and am researching the different programs. I know you mentioned that rent is free, but what is the apartment like that they provide you?
Ask your school. You have to take certification classes to do that. Your college or university will tell you about TESOL, at mine we have to take four classes.
Seoul was my first choice, Busan my second. I'm not sure what is happening lately with Seoul. I only know that jobs were cut back considerably last year.
I just stumbled across your videos and find them very informative. I studied abroad in South Korea for a year and learned quite a bit of the language, but I'm still not a fluent level. I plan to first work under EPIK but I would also like to further improve my Korean since my plan is to live there permanently. Do you know where I could go in Korea to learn when I spend most of my day teaching? Are there Hagwons that I could attend during nights and weekends for foreigners learning Korean?
I think it would be tough, but not necessarily impossible. However, if you want to teach abroad you may want to reconsider going back to school. The requirements are getting pretty strict out there.
You have great qualifications to teach anywhere in the world actually. If Korea is your choice, then you will definitely be on a higher payscale. I posted the link to the Official Payscale document, published by BMCOE in the comments section.
PS, did you find yourself traveling all over the first year, on weekends and such? Did you mainly do this by yourself or other expats/natives? I would think with the amount of down time, one could travel all over Asia, especially during the yearly vaca... Cheers, Gina
Have you been in the same apartment the entire 3 years, Tom? Do you see a vast difference between living in (near) Busan vs. Seoul, such as temperature, pollution, teaching spots available, (and access to beaches!)? Anything else to add? Do you find it's easy to befriend Koreans (if that is your desire), or the expats "stick together"? Thx! Gina
Hi, I had a question that I seem to get a lot of difference answers for, but you seem more knowledgeable than most. I currently plan to go back to school and finish my bachelors in education so that I can teach in either China, Korea, or Japan. The question is: is it possible to learn the native language, maybe not fluently but at least enough to understand some of the conversation while teaching?
Hi Tom, I checked out the Epik website and found that there is no information about teaching in Seoul, I did see Busan and Jeju etc. Just wondering, they have no teaching position in Seoul? And did u choose to go to Busan?
If you go through EPIK you are not allowed to do that contractually. If they find out, the Office of Education can pull your visa. That being said, if you choose to do so, there is a lot of free time with this job. I generally get home around 4:45 pm and have the rest of the night free. Lots of time!
Dude this is perfect. I'm going to be heading to Korea in hopefully a month or so. I also train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, and will definitely be looking for a gym there. I figured about $100 US was going to be the average cost (same as here in the US). Where do you live if you don't mind me asking? I'm hoping to get located near Illson, as that's where my girlfriend lives (she's a Korean national who's been living in the US).
I think if you bring maybe $5-600 USD you should be ok. That will easily cover food, transportation (buses and cabs), and any gifts you may pick up. You could probably get away with less, but to be on the safe side...
When you apply with the company and you get accepted do they pick the location where youre going to teach ? I really dont want to end up in the country side of korea. Im looking more to working in Busan or Seoul
Wow. It will take me longer to write this than it would to reach Wynmoor from my home in FL. Small world. If you do find Cuban food here, it won't be like home, but it may be better than nothing. I miss the food in FL to to be honest. You should be able to find a job teaching somewhere. Just keep an eye on the openings and press the recruiters.
Love your channel, i myself want to work and live in korea(im live atm in germany) but i dont have any clue how to start. my korean is still very basic nothing special. i want to be a fitness trainer in korea. hope i can make it happen in 3-4 years
Yum! Kimbap! I fell in love with kimbap back in the 1970's when I was studying Taekwondo (all the area instructors were Korean) ... they'd have it at an after-test party. It's hard to find in Kentucky :) So what is the approximate exchange rate: Korean Won / U.S. Dollar? (2013)
WOW, Judo is great, I really enjoyed it in my teens. Never got to Black belt :( Yellow belt is what I remember, also did a few competitions too. Thanks for the insight SeoulTeee.
Getting a little bit old, but would love to train again. Here where I live in the rural south west UK, Judo is quite hard to find classes. I still remember some of the moves, and you know what, it is still instinctual, even now. Sure I will have a browse at the vids.
Great, informative video. Thanks for postng. I have 2 questions for you. I'm going to be 42 by the time I'm ready to go(September). I've spent the last 15 years teaching tennis in the states. Will it be tough for me to find work? Also, I am a competitive tennis player, and need to live in a place where tennis playing is affordable,and there are other players. Would Busan be a good place for that? Thanks for any info.
I loved your video, very helpful! I know that there seems to be a lot of people wanting to teach english in korea, I'm currently in college and planning to teach english in korea, do you think I would find a job there in maybe 3 years? since there are a lot of people wanting to be teachers? Is it easy to find a teaching job?
Now to my situation.... I am starting on my 2 year Associate of Arts Degree in fall 2013; after... thinking of continuing with either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education. Local College Advisor told me that Bachelor of Education holds more benefits (higher salary, more opportunities for work), but it's also more pricey and takes one extra year to complete (in comparison to Bachelor of Arts).
I am a bit confused on how to go about teaching there.. I have a friend in China who says not to go through an agency... and I have another person who taught in Japan who says to go through an agency... So what would be the best approach for Korea? I do have a Korean friend in Chuncheon, but the most he can do is get me a work visa through his aunt's business.
My brother, I know you'll enjoy the experience here with your attitude. I speak NO Korean. I wish now that I did. I need to start studying again. Keep that 5 year goal!!
Hello Seoul. I plan on going to Korea this coming may to advance my Korean skills and possibly teaching English there. Unfortunately, I don't have a degree but I heard if you build relationships or have connections there you could teach without one. Is this true? If so, would you happen to know anyone? Also, is home tutoring common there? I am Korean American so my Korean and English skills is up to par.
Good questions. You can come with a spouse. A girlfriend, I'm not too sure if they will allow that. Regarding work opportunities, they would need to have a work visa like you will be receiving. Or, they could do English tutoring as long as they are not working for the office of education.
I hope to teach in South Korea by August or September of this year. What agency are you contracted through, and what kind of certification/years of experience do you have? How does that effect your monthly salary?
not really because your apartment is paid for, your insurance is taken care of. you might as well say the 1.8 million won is like your personal spend money on anything especially when it is tax free.
Am considering TEFLing.. Thanks so much for your helpful videos! A comment about earning extra income through private tutoring... I found an article while researching a particular hagwon I was interested in, and discovered it is "illegal" to do private tutoring unless you have the proper visa. Because private tutoring is in direct competition with the hagwons, the owners are fighting against it. Can't post the link, so if you want to read the article, search "have-daejeon-hagwon-gone-too-far"
Okay i do not plan on getting a teaching certificate but i will get my B.A, but i have experience working after school in elementry and middle school. I still work at the elementry school. Do you think they would even consider that adequate experience?
Is it hard for Asians to get a job working in schools in S. Korea? I have heard from some people that some families in Korea want their "teachers" who teach their child english to also look the part and if you are Asian they may disapprove? Have you encountered that? I was born in S. Korea but was adopted as an infant and grew up in the US .
i'm considering in addition to teaching, side job with an architecture firm, would you advise this? how busy would i be that might keep me from a second gig? thank you!
Great vids! I was thinking about coming to Korea to teach in the public school system next fall. I'm a jazz musician here in the states and I was wondering if you might know of the music performance opportunities in Korea. Would I be allowed to perform music there? Do they have live music?
oh I never thought of it about Transportation, how much the bus fare cost and the cab???? here in ohio,USA.. I have to pay $5.00 all day Pass but the cab is very expensive, they run by meter every 75 cents each miles.. that ridiculous! for example, from my house to the airport cost around $60 to 70.00. :(
Hi Red Dragon, I like your videos, my Question is my friend are interested in teaching English in Korea, though I am a permanent resident of United States I would like to know do you need to be a citizen of the United States to be able to go teach over there?. Or could I use my passport to teach?
Patricia Feifel - spending longer periods of time outside of the US may jeopardize your Green Card (you stop being permanent resident if you do not "permanently reside" in the US). If you have your green card since 2002 why dont you apply for US Citizenship? Find a good immigration lawyer (www.aila.org) and consult before you do anything.
This is one of the best videos on the net for anyone going to live in Korea. I was also near Pusan and visited often. Luckily, my school gave free meals, so I had virtually no expenses. It got very lonely at times, however. I found out that friends really were just curious about me, so it was a revolving door of new friends. It's really hard to be accepted in Korea if you're not Korean. Strangely, this made me like Korea much more! It was a challenge to be accepted. You are part Korean? Are you part Caucasian? Sorry to ask!
My question: if I am to take TESOL and have a Bachelor of Arts Degree (with no experience whatsoever), what will my salary look like? Just a little confused, 'cause I've heard a few different versions of the story.....
It has been a great career for some, that's for sure. You don't need to be an English major. If you mean certified teacher back home, you have a world of opportunities around the world. But if you meant, TESL cert. that is great too.
As eager as I was to jump into the world of teaching English in Korea, I still had reservations and some self doubts just because I felt so ill-informed. I’m super thankful for your videos, especially since your manner of speaking is so similar to my Dad’s. It was very comforting. Thanks again :)
I appreciate your videos. They're very straight to the point with relatable examples. I've been considering going to Korea or Japan to teach English for a couple of years, but have only recently started seriously considering it. Thank you for all your help.
Glad it was helpful. Good luck.
Yes absolutely. In Korea, cities often offer free Korean lessons for foreigners. The one in Busan is intense, but if you really want to learn to speak the language you WILL in this course. It's taught in Korean because it's the common language in the class. Foreigners from many countries attend.
Thank you for the compliments and feedback. A lot of it depends on the province you will be placed in. Payscales differ per province. Here in Busan you would start at 2 million won per month. It's going to be a moving target for you because you will not be told your placement location untill the very end of orientation in Korea. You receive higher pay for being in more rural areas.
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to me! Greatly appreciated. :) There is a specific city I long to teach in, but I guess not knowing of my future placement location just makes it oh-the-more fun and exciting! :D
Your videos are so informative! It's something I have been thinking about for a while. My life has been pretty much centered around Korean culture for the past three years. I am addicted to the dramas and KPOP in particular and love the food. Living there and teaching would be a dream. Thank you so much for your advice!
I'm glad it's helpful. Seems like the world loves K-dramas!
Indeed :)
Good video! Three things I learned about teaching ESOL overseas: Avoid on-line TESOL courses like the plague. Many countries won't give you a visa if you have one, and many companies won't even consider you for employment if your degree was obtained on-line. Ditto for TESOL certs that are under 120 hours. (I’d go for 140 just to be safe.) Lastly, get a copy of Mark's English Grammar Shortcuts and MEMORIZE it. Makes things MUCH easier.
Hello! First of all... I would like to THANK YOU for the wonderful work, effort, and time you're putting into tommyreddragon blog posts, videos on this UA-cam channel, and answers to people's questions in the comment section! It is all highly informative, detailed, easy to understand.... Done in a very professional and neat way. In one word - HELPFUL (to the power of amazement) ! Truly... you are a great help to those taking the route of becoming English teachers in Korea! Thank you! :)
I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful information.
Bus fare is between 1,080 - 1,200 won. You can also transfer to the subways as well. Just like in any other major city back home. Subways cost the same. Cabs are very inexpensive. Starting fare is 2,200 won and will last you a decent distance. If you need to go longer distances, I'm not really sure what the per mile/km rate is. I don't ride all that much in cabs. But they are pretty inexpensive. You'll be fine with about $500 for food and transportation for a week I believe.
Yes, nothing is really too "cheap" here. Prices are rising with the times and the strength of the Korean economy.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoy them. I enjoy making them as well.
No there's no age cap for teaching in public schools. This is a great way to break things up for a while
I am with Busan Office of Education. I came through EPIK and I love Busan. Great life and experiences here.
For EPIK, you can do either now. Considering the jobs are fewer now, I would assume that you'd be better off with a recruiter to ensure your documentation is in order before submitting to EPIK. If you go directly and some of it is out of line, getting a response to correct it may take longer, if you even get a response at all.
They are generally 1-2 room studios. Sometimes you can get a small 1 bedroom. I have 2 videos on my channel showing my apt and a friends as well. These will give you a good idea.
I think it's a great idea to get your TESL cert. I did mine online as well through ITTT. You should be all set to come and have a great experience.
This video was very helpful to me. You seem to have a great grasp on reality and it makes the information you give very practical.
Thanks. V informative.
I'm looking at EPIK for 2013...I have a Masters in Primary teaching, have been teaching since 2010, which I have been told puts me on a higher pay scale!?!
I'm from Australia. Are there many Aussies teaching there?
I did a winter English camp in Gwangju in Jan 2011. It was great fun!
Man, these videos are really great. Thanks. Living in Taiwan but the insights translate easily. Good stuff.
Thanks. yes Korea is defintely a hub to other countries which makes it a desirable place to work. Easy to go to China and Japan. Especially Japan.
when you say no education to teach does that mean anyone can teach? and if so how do they pay your rent is it also part of your contract?
In Busan it's about $1.00 for subways, and buses. Transfers knock it down to about $.20
Thanks for all the help. I grew up in Miami, and my Grandma lived at Wynmoor in Coconut Creek. I wouldn't guess you're finding too much Cuban food over there, but it seems like food paradise nonetheless.
I'm planning on using recruiters, and coming out in September, hopefully with a job. I will have a tennis job that ends late August, so I can come with a decent nest egg.
I'm going to study Korean between now and then. My only Cred. is a Bachelors degree, so I hope that's enough.
The public school jobs are cutting back, but that just means there'll be many opportunities in private schools or hagwons. I went through I Love ESL, but any recruiter should do. You can also check out Footprints Recruiting
I did mostly local stuff and it was a mix of foreigners and natives. I went to Tokyo my first semester though. You can definitely travel alot around Asia.
Good question about degrees from other countries. You may want to confirm that with a recruiter. I think those countries you listed sound about right.
They have a Walmart in Korea I remember going there its kind of near the Gyeongido province area.
Yeah going out burns money. Lots of stuff to do in seoul! The art museums are really awesome and cheap. A few in Heungdae and sinsa are well worth the trip.
I've been here about 3 years.
There are a few combinations on how to get there. It's basically 3-4 years of experience with a masters or certifications. Plus renewal within the same province. Kind of difficult to get there, but if you have a long term vision and are motivated, you can get there.
I put a link to the details in the video details section for you.
I'm just finishing up my second year. I was in a small old place for a month or so way at the start. Then moved to a small new place but there were some water leakage issues. So I got moved upstairs and have been here ever since. No biggie, they move everything for me.
well if there's something close to target I think I'll be okay
this is the type of information I have been looking for. thanks for breaking this stuff down. i appreciate it.
Love your video, it's thoughtful and detailed. Also you share a lot of information. Is travel to other countries in the area very reasonable. Seems like South Korea is a hub to other locations.
hi thank you for the quick response,I do not speak Korean interpret English to Italian for the Courts and speak,conversational Spanish and French.
First 2 years you are tax-exempt if from America. I believe salaries start at 1.8 so after expenses and medical you'll probably have around 1.3-1.4 left for savings or spending.
I also heard that native english speaking teachers aren't allowed to speak Korean during the class, does this apply to every school?
I want to know about the utility fees like electricity Internet etc and like how much would it cost to travel to let's say japan during a winter break or something?
500 dollars would be enough for weeks
@@nohjaesung how many weeks?
I was just looking into the program that you are referring to in your vid and came across your vid by chance. Neat. I want to teach in Korea and am researching the different programs. I know you mentioned that rent is free, but what is the apartment like that they provide you?
Ask your school. You have to take certification classes to do that. Your college or university will tell you about TESOL, at mine we have to take four classes.
Seoul was my first choice, Busan my second. I'm not sure what is happening lately with Seoul. I only know that jobs were cut back considerably last year.
I just stumbled across your videos and find them very informative. I studied abroad in South Korea for a year and learned quite a bit of the language, but I'm still not a fluent level. I plan to first work under EPIK but I would also like to further improve my Korean since my plan is to live there permanently. Do you know where I could go in Korea to learn when I spend most of my day teaching? Are there Hagwons that I could attend during nights and weekends for foreigners learning Korean?
I think it would be tough, but not necessarily impossible. However, if you want to teach abroad you may want to reconsider going back to school. The requirements are getting pretty strict out there.
You have great qualifications to teach anywhere in the world actually. If Korea is your choice, then you will definitely be on a higher payscale. I posted the link to the Official Payscale document, published by BMCOE in the comments section.
PS, did you find yourself traveling all over the first year, on weekends and such? Did you mainly do this by yourself or other expats/natives? I would think with the amount of down time, one could travel all over Asia, especially during the yearly vaca... Cheers, Gina
Have you been in the same apartment the entire 3 years, Tom?
Do you see a vast difference between living in (near) Busan vs. Seoul, such as temperature, pollution, teaching spots available, (and access to beaches!)?
Anything else to add?
Do you find it's easy to befriend Koreans (if that is your desire), or the expats "stick together"? Thx! Gina
Hi, I had a question that I seem to get a lot of difference answers for, but you seem more knowledgeable than most. I currently plan to go back to school and finish my bachelors in education so that I can teach in either China, Korea, or Japan. The question is: is it possible to learn the native language, maybe not fluently but at least enough to understand some of the conversation while teaching?
Hi Tom, I checked out the Epik website and found that there is no information about teaching in Seoul, I did see Busan and Jeju etc. Just wondering, they have no teaching position in Seoul? And did u choose to go to Busan?
If you go through EPIK you are not allowed to do that contractually. If they find out, the Office of Education can pull your visa. That being said, if you choose to do so, there is a lot of free time with this job. I generally get home around 4:45 pm and have the rest of the night free. Lots of time!
Looking to get into this when I graduate college in May of 2017
Dude this is perfect. I'm going to be heading to Korea in hopefully a month or so. I also train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, and will definitely be looking for a gym there. I figured about $100 US was going to be the average cost (same as here in the US). Where do you live if you don't mind me asking? I'm hoping to get located near Illson, as that's where my girlfriend lives (she's a Korean national who's been living in the US).
I think if you bring maybe $5-600 USD you should be ok. That will easily cover food, transportation (buses and cabs), and any gifts you may pick up. You could probably get away with less, but to be on the safe side...
When you apply with the company and you get accepted do they pick the location where youre going to teach ? I really dont want to end up in the country side of korea. Im looking more to working in Busan or Seoul
Thanks so much =) It's so difficult trying to find this sort of information. Very helpful.
Yes you can.
Wow. It will take me longer to write this than it would to reach Wynmoor from my home in FL. Small world. If you do find Cuban food here, it won't be like home, but it may be better than nothing. I miss the food in FL to to be honest. You should be able to find a job teaching somewhere. Just keep an eye on the openings and press the recruiters.
Love your channel, i myself want to work and live in korea(im live atm in germany) but i dont have any clue how to start. my korean is still very basic nothing special. i want to be a fitness trainer in korea. hope i can make it happen in 3-4 years
Yum! Kimbap! I fell in love with kimbap back in the 1970's when I was studying Taekwondo (all the area instructors were Korean) ... they'd have it at an after-test party. It's hard to find in Kentucky :)
So what is the approximate exchange rate: Korean Won / U.S. Dollar? (2013)
How much money in U.S. dollars is a typical martial arts gym going to cost per month? Did you say 100,000 won? is that about 100 bucks?
I'm teaching English, too. I use the phone though. I call students from my country, Philippines. I'm a big fan of yours.
WOW, Judo is great, I really enjoyed it in my teens. Never got to Black belt :( Yellow belt is what I remember, also did a few competitions too. Thanks for the insight SeoulTeee.
You can live judo vicariously through some of my vids until you start training again!
Getting a little bit old, but would love to train again. Here where I live in the rural south west UK, Judo is quite hard to find classes. I still remember some of the moves, and you know what, it is still instinctual, even now. Sure I will have a browse at the vids.
What kind of terms are there? Like the minimum is one school year?
Great, informative video. Thanks for postng. I have 2 questions for you. I'm going to be 42 by the time I'm ready to go(September). I've spent the last 15 years teaching tennis in the states. Will it be tough for me to find work? Also, I am a competitive tennis player, and need to live in a place where tennis playing is affordable,and there are other players. Would Busan be a good place for that? Thanks for any info.
thank you very informative makes me want to come and work there.I am an interpreter wonder if you can work there with out eny certificate?
Paula
I loved your video, very helpful! I know that there seems to be a lot of people wanting to teach english in korea, I'm currently in college and planning to teach english in korea, do you think I would find a job there in maybe 3 years? since there are a lot of people wanting to be teachers? Is it easy to find a teaching job?
I think some of it in recent years has to do with the weakening economy. Other countries are paying more though.
EPIK may be challenging at that time. It's shrinking pretty rapidly. But hagwons should be plentiful
Now to my situation.... I am starting on my 2 year Associate of Arts Degree in fall 2013; after... thinking of continuing with either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education. Local College Advisor told me that Bachelor of Education holds more benefits (higher salary, more opportunities for work), but it's also more pricey and takes one extra year to complete (in comparison to Bachelor of Arts).
I am a bit confused on how to go about teaching there.. I have a friend in China who says not to go through an agency... and I have another person who taught in Japan who says to go through an agency... So what would be the best approach for Korea? I do have a Korean friend in Chuncheon, but the most he can do is get me a work visa through his aunt's business.
What Programme/Company do you work for?
I am very interested in getting involved, but keen to stick to the bigger cities.
If you want to get started teaching English in Korea - Here's how: HOW TO GET A JOB TEACHING ESL
My brother, I know you'll enjoy the experience here with your attitude. I speak NO Korean. I wish now that I did. I need to start studying again. Keep that 5 year goal!!
Hello Seoul. I plan on going to Korea this coming may to advance my Korean skills and possibly teaching English there. Unfortunately, I don't have a degree but I heard if you build relationships or have connections there you could teach without one. Is this true? If so, would you happen to know anyone? Also, is home tutoring common there? I am Korean American so my Korean and English skills is up to par.
Yes, many teachers are just out of college
Yes absolutely. You can PM me here on YT.
Good questions. You can come with a spouse. A girlfriend, I'm not too sure if they will allow that.
Regarding work opportunities, they would need to have a work visa like you will be receiving. Or, they could do English tutoring as long as they are not working for the office of education.
I hope to teach in South Korea by August or September of this year. What agency are you contracted through, and what kind of certification/years of experience do you have? How does that effect your monthly salary?
what electric voltage do they use? 120 or 250?
not really because your apartment is paid for, your insurance is taken care of. you might as well say the 1.8 million won is like your personal spend money on anything especially when it is tax free.
Am considering TEFLing.. Thanks so much for your helpful videos! A comment about earning extra income through private tutoring... I found an article while researching a particular hagwon I was interested in, and discovered it is "illegal" to do private tutoring unless you have the proper visa. Because private tutoring is in direct competition with the hagwons, the owners are fighting against it. Can't post the link, so if you want to read the article, search "have-daejeon-hagwon-gone-too-far"
Judo in Japan is sometimes free. I practice 3 times a week and pay nothing. I was even given a free gi. Hardcore workouts too.
Okay i do not plan on getting a teaching certificate but i will get my B.A, but i have experience working after school in elementry and middle school. I still work at the elementry school. Do you think they would even consider that adequate experience?
Is it hard for Asians to get a job working in schools in S. Korea? I have heard from some people that some families in Korea want their "teachers" who teach their child english to also look the part and if you are Asian they may disapprove? Have you encountered that? I was born in S. Korea but was adopted as an infant and grew up in the US .
What is the best way to go about searching for a teaching position in Korea?
Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful
should we really need to know and speak korean if we want to teach english in korea?
i'm considering in addition to teaching, side job with an architecture firm, would you advise this? how busy would i be that might keep me from a second gig? thank you!
Great vids! I was thinking about coming to Korea to teach in the public school system next fall. I'm a jazz musician here in the states and I was wondering if you might know of the music performance opportunities in Korea. Would I be allowed to perform music there? Do they have live music?
Yes, many venues for music here. You may even be able to find a gig.
oh I never thought of it about Transportation, how much the bus fare cost and the cab???? here in ohio,USA.. I have to pay $5.00 all day Pass but the cab is very expensive, they run by meter every 75 cents each miles.. that ridiculous! for example, from my house to the airport cost around $60 to 70.00. :(
Hi Red Dragon, I like your videos, my Question is my friend are interested in teaching English in Korea, though I am a permanent resident of United States I would like to know do you need to be a citizen of the United States to be able to go teach over there?. Or could I use my passport to teach?
I think you may be able to find something. How long have you been in the US?
Live here with passport visa since I was nine but I got my permanent residence in 2002
it's possible. Just reach out to a recruiter and see what they say
Patricia Feifel - spending longer periods of time outside of the US may jeopardize your Green Card (you stop being permanent resident if you do not "permanently reside" in the US). If you have your green card since 2002 why dont you apply for US Citizenship? Find a good immigration lawyer (www.aila.org) and consult before you do anything.
thanks for explaining so well.
This is one of the best videos on the net for anyone going to live in Korea. I was also near Pusan and visited often. Luckily, my school gave free meals, so I had virtually no expenses. It got very lonely at times, however. I found out that friends really were just curious about me, so it was a revolving door of new friends. It's really hard to be accepted in Korea if you're not Korean. Strangely, this made me like Korea much more! It was a challenge to be accepted. You are part Korean? Are you part Caucasian? Sorry to ask!
Thank you! You made my day!
My question: if I am to take TESOL and have a Bachelor of Arts Degree (with no experience whatsoever), what will my salary look like? Just a little confused, 'cause I've heard a few different versions of the story.....
Thanks so much
Subscribed, thanks for the information very helpfully, what state are your from anyway?
Florida. Wow, this video is almost 3 years old lol!
hi red dragon, the link is not working gotta let you know ^^
Desperately in love with Korea!
Thanks for a great video
From the movie Tommy Boy I hope